YEARLY HIGH
955.5931 SLL
YEARLY LOW
684.1497 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
931.6031 SLL

2017 MOP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 955.5931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 684.1497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 271.4434 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 863.7215 to the December average rate of 950.1133, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 955.5931 was up 35.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 707.4755, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,777,966 SLL
2016 Average 3,016,304 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 3,420,748 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,357,217.21 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

959.3645
855.0267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 920.2652, compared to 942.9411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.6759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 920.2652
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 942.9411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 250.0107 SLL (High: 934.1604 / Low: 684.1497). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2249 SLL (High: 936.6895 / Low: 929.4645).

January Spread (Volatile) ±250.0107
April Spread (Stable) ±7.2249

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.0527 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0527

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 950.1133) against the same month in 2016 (average: 691.8889), the exchange rate shifted by +258.2243 (+37.32%).

2017 Avg (December) 950.1133
2016 Avg (December) 691.8889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 934.1604 684.1497 863.7215
February 932.2954 913.5553 926.4769
March 946.3064 904.9534 930.6814
April 936.6895 929.4645 932.6999
May 940.1125 927.4200 932.7321
June 942.4134 927.2903 935.2790
July 948.9640 926.4215 934.2263
August 944.0567 929.5189 935.6061
September 945.1237 929.4642 937.1212
October 955.5021 939.4133 949.9099
November 955.2927 945.6344 950.6697
December 955.5931 945.3446 950.1133